Your new company
A well-established property and construction consultancy in Cambridge is looking for a Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor to join its supportive team. The firm takes professional development seriously. You'll get mentoring, a clear route for career progression and support with your RICS qualification.
Your new role
You'll work on a varied portfolio of building projects. The core of the role is specification writing, tendering and contract administration. You'll also be involved in commercial building surveying work, such as dilapidations and acquisition surveys, with training and support provided to build your experience in these areas. There's the chance to get involved in damp and mould investigations if that interests you. Your day-to-day work will include:
Preparing detailed specifications and schedules of work that suit the client's brief
Managing the tender process, from tender documents through to analysis and recommendation
Acting as Contract Administrator and Employer's Agent, managing contracts efficiently and keeping clients informed
Managing projects from inception to completion, including cost control, quality assurance and reporting
Developing and delivering commercial building surveying services, such as dilapidations, acquisition surveys and defect analysis, with training and support from the team
Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
Contributing to business development and supporting junior colleagues
What you'll need to succeed
Demonstrable experience writing specifications and schedules of work for building projects
Demonstrable experience running tenders, including preparing documents and reporting on returns
Experience acting as Contract Administrator, ideally under JCT contracts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clear, concise reports
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several projects at once
A willingness to develop in commercial building surveying
A full UK driving licence
Desirable: MRICS or working towards it (APC support is available), commercial surveying experience, and knowledge of current Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and health and safety legislation
Your experience will determine whether you're appointed at Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor level.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary reflecting experience and qualifications
A flexible working policy (some hybrid working)
25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
Pension Exchange Scheme
Travel Ticket Loan
A supportive team environment with mentoring
A clear route for career progression and professional development
Support towards your RICS APC, for the right candidate
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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